1. Appalachian Leadership Labratory
Bevins Elementary
Danielle Masters, teacher leader
Amy Swiney, principal

2. Title: Authentic Student Engagement
Problem of Practice: Teachers at Bevins Elementary strive to be accomplished in all areas of the Kentucky Framework for Teaching. According to principal walkthrough data, teachers’ individual Professional Growth Plans, and PLC discussions, the area teachers are struggling with is 3C: Engaging Students in Learning. Teachers are engaging their students in learning on a regular basis, but data shows teachers are not “actively and authentically engaged in meaningful, rigorous work aligned with the standards” as the district walkthrough document notes. Through PLC discussions, teachers have discussed ways to improve their performance in this domain, but are lacking the knowledge and strategies needed for authentic student engagement.

3. District Walkthrough Document

4. District Walkthrough Document

5. District Walkthrough Document

6. District Walkthrough Document

7. District Walkthrough Document

8. District Walkthrough Document

9. District Walkthrough Document

10. Theory of Action

11. Theory of Action

12. Walkthrough Data Collector

13. Walkthrough Data Collector

14. Walkthrough Data

15. Next Steps Continue with personalized professional learning
District wide professional development
Use walkthrough data to drive PLC discussions and develop professional growth goals
Tailored peer observations
Teachers will continue to build a toolbox of strategies for each domain of the walkthrough
Continue area wide walkthroughs

16. Contact information:
Bevins Elementary School
17275 East Big Creek Rd., Sidney, KY 41564
Facebook: Principal Swiney